As of week 34 of this year, Peru has exported 26,480 tons of ginger and turmeric for an FOB value of $51,604,559. This is 44% less than in the same period of the previous year, according to a report by Fresh Cargo Peru.
The report indicates that North America remains the main destination for these Peruvian products, accounting for 61% of shipments. However, this market has experienced a 32% reduction compared to last year, achieving a value of $33,100,600. Europe follows in importance with a 38% share, but has suffered a 57% drop over the previous year, with a value of $17,813,546.
In contrast, exports to Latin America have increased by 106% compared to last year. However, this destination only accounts for less than a 2% share and $634,070.
Organic ginger accounted for 84% of the ginger exported in this period, i.e. -33% compared to the previous year. The remaining 16% was conventional ginger, with a 70% decrease.
Source: agraria.pe